Thus far proven beyond doubt,
that as each person's designated
final hour comes there is only one
obvious way out, as all humankind
that has been around over eons of
 time has recorded and found out,
culminating in a rare one way ticket
with positively no returns allowed.

Though no mortal from true death
has ever returned to tell his tale,
there is no lack of speculation as
to what may, can, or will occur, if
one has certain beliefs or faith as
we are prone to do adding a soul to
our biologic self hence being imbued
with a probable after life option.

Numerous the requirements, the mechanics
for life everlasting, often spelled out in exact
detail depending on different faiths and their
scriptures, rules, regulations which members
can take to heart, follow or ignore, depending
on their personal needs, options, desires, wishes.
As for myself, my soul would undoubtedly need an
extensive cleansing period, after which if accepted,
I would wonder just what God might have in store,
what does God really need 'me' for.

Herbert Holzbauer
© December 2003

Midi: " Pictures from an Exhibition"
Composer: Modest Petrovich Mussorsky

Graphic: "Star Forming"
(Courtesy Hubble)